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Work to remove the old railway bridge in Brook Lane in Newton, Chester, is taking place today (Sunday, January 15).

Workmen at the site reckon the existing bridge is probably as old as the railway itself giving an historical significance to today’s operation.

A handful of people are watching the activity from the adjacent foot bridge well as taking photographs.

Everyone who lives and works in Chester is affected by the bridge replacement which spans several months and has caused traffic disruption because of the necessary road closure of what is an important cross-city route.

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A computer generated image of what the new railway bridge will look like in Brook Lane, Newton, Chester.

The first phase closure took place between September 19 and early November, causing gridlock in Chester as the site was prepared.

And the second phase, which began on January 3, is scheduled to last until May 8.

Network Rail Project manager Martin Bell said: “This work is part of our Railway Upgrade Plan which will provide a better and more reliable railway for Britain. We recognise the work to install this new bridge will cause some disruption and thank people in advance for their patience.

“The bridge is coming to the end of its useful, safe life and to ensure the railway and road bridge continue to be safe and reliable, we have to replace it.”